I've been a revolver shooter for years, and this was an excellent refresher. Your video presentations are first rate. We are all so lucky to have you as a resource!
I learned to “stage” the trigger shooting the SW CS1 with US Customs in the late 80s. I came to appreciate that subtle click right before it went off. With my snubby 642 today I can still hit a 1x1’ steel plate continually at 100’.
@@GunBlue490 Wow! ---- You are the first man that I have ever heard/read the words "fond memories" and Fort Polk, La. in the same sentence. 🙃 Most guys hate that place. How did a New Englander handle that swamp heat and humidity and nasty critters down in Cajon land? {btw - Good video!}
Brilliantly explained, love the analogies and the cadence of speech. Your educational experience is clear to see. I'm a DA/SA pistol guy and the information here is highly applicable to those platforms also.
I am sure I'm speaking for many of your friends and followers in wishing you are your family a Happy Easter! It's times like these when we "count our blessings" and thank the lord that we have fellow Americans that help us along the way in being better people, better protectors of or family etc... so thank you for the big part you play in spreading your fact based information that helps us in so many ways! p.s. Give Benny a big hug and an extra table scrap for us!!
First time shooting any kind of handgun, It was the M-1911a1, .45-acp. when I started shooting revolvers that double action was a booger bear. The 1911 is a SAO gun. Had to rethink every technique I knew when shooting DA-SA guns. And a revolver always resets in a double action mode. It's been a long process. But, I am enjoying the journey.
That was an excellent overview. I especially appreciate you describing the different triggers S&W has fielded over the years. I remember when I bought my Model 19 back in the 1980s that it came with a wide grooved "target" trigger and "target" hammer (wide spur). I had my gunsmith replace both parts with a narrow smooth trigger and standard hammer (narrow spur). He also polished the action to make it silky smooth, but still reliable. To this day it remains my favorite revolver to shoot, and the one I use to judge the action of all other revolvers. While I start all students out shooting single action, I advance them to double action once they have mastered the fundamentals. I emphasize the same points you made, but add one more. If you have already discharged one or more rounds, thumb cocking a revolver potentially places you at a tactical disadvantage if you don't subsequently fire it because you won't be able to use that live round without cycling past the discharged rounds. This means if you have fired two shots, then cock and subsequently uncock the hammer, you only have three immediate shots left instead of four when using a typical six round revolver. I have not tried teaching single hand or weak hand shooting with introductory training. Do you recommend using this technique at the start of any training, or reserving it until later in the course?
My firearms course consisted of three full weeks. The first day was classroom introduction to firearms, and the opportunity to see and handle all manner of guns, which was for most their first experience. The second day was devoted to safety, gun care, conduct, and other principles. The third day was an in-depth classroom presentation on the single action precision shooting techniques that I covered in my recent series. We then retired to the range and they spent two hours, paired together with a buddy, with dry fire exercises in single action precision shooting with S&W 22LR Combat Masterpiece revolvers. When I determined that they were on track, we commenced live fire with those guns, finishing up the first week. Lots of ball and dummy practice was done with their partner facing them, learning to assess faults and coach their buddy. The follow week was a return to the line, shooting without a buddy. If they were ready, we assigned their issued 38s to them after lunch, and we returned to buddy shooting for the remainder of the day with target wadcutters on bullseye targets at 50 feet. Usually, they were ready by Wednesday to advance to double action on silhouettes, upon which I gave them this same instruction. They spent at least 2 hours dry firing before loading up. After that, they simply spent hundreds of rounds in daily practice, and did lots of stress firing, where they sprinted up an down three flights of stairs in full gear and ballistic vests, immediately preceding a full qualification course, shooting 7, 15 & 25 yards PPC. At the end of 3 weeks, all had advanced to very strong shooting in all levels of NRA competitive scoring, and were ready for the State Academy. Of course, those they joined had not yet begun shooting, and so, it was a cake walk with all trophies being awarded to my people.
Glad you and Benny are doing well. Very good information, all my Military training was with 1911 or M9. I have recently developed a Revolve love. Thanks again, I'll apply the finger placement. Stay safe.
I finished binging your series on precision handgun shooting and just got to try out your techniques with dry-fire. I immediately noticed a big difference in my stability while practicing. Everything feels much more solid and steady yet at the same time, more relaxed. I can't wait to try your lessons out on the range.
I took apart my S&W M 15-2 a year ago and put it away. I then purchased a M 65-8. Thinking the stainless frame would be much easier for me to clean. It is very gritty. I took it apart this week and am getting it cleaned up. It was fairly nasty on the inside. I am looking forward to practicing with it soon. I have plenty of target loads available for this bobbed hammer S&W.
Question, for a semi auto pistol dao or sao ( not revolver) , is it safe as some say ( on internet) to shoot until one round is left in the chamber, slide not locked back, then re insert a fully loaded magazine so that there is always a hot round in the chamber. Wonder how you trained professionals/police?
"Hot" loading, is the method to which you refer. I did train our officers in the technique, and especially with the shotgun. It is recommended for lulls in a combat situation, but not however for an active event, because the resistance of a closed breech in a hurried moment can prevent proper magazine retention, failure to feed, and possible loss if it falls out. Magazines load with best efficiency under an open breech or bolt, and when done by the properly trained, it's very swiftly accomplished. Nobody has more experience in combat than the military, and they train to load when you're empty.
I've shot revolvers for over 30 years. Certified expert marksman with 2" model 15 in the AF and just learned alot from you. Keep up dispensing your knowledge! And thank you!
@@mauer594 I found your question 11 months late, but I'll answer anyway. Most advanced departments began formal revolver training during the 1970s, some a bit earlier. The vast majority used what was known as the 25 yard standardized PPC, Practical Pistol Course developed by the NRA, though some added 50 yard stages of fire, especially in formal competition. All firing was done double action from the secured, snapped holster, typically over a 60 round course, with stages at 7, 15, and 25, or 50 yards. At the 7 yard line, shooters on line drew when the target turned toward them, or at the blast of a whistle, firing six, reloading, then another six, all in 20 seconds. The sequence was repeated at the 15 yard line, in 30 seconds. At the 25 yard line, shooters fired with the strong hand from behind a barricade, then from the weak hand, opposite barricade, then kneeling, then prone. Departments with NRA certified police firearms instructors could obtain NRA sanctioned rankings and badges for Marksmen, Sharpshooter, Expert, and Distinguished Expert. In order to obtain and wear the Distinguished Expert badge, the shooter was required to fire three nearly perfect scores out of a possible 600 for official record on an NRA silhouette, witnessed and attested to by the NRA instructor. Most departments gradually moved away from the PPC course as various other "Hogans Alley" style courses were developed in the latter 80s and 90s, involving running and shooter movement, and challenging "Shoot, Don't Shoot" exercises. Other scenarios were developed for auto pistols involving dummy rounds for gun stoppage correction. The history of police firearms training development was very involved, to provide officers with the finest skills.
@@GunBlue490 My dad joined the police after Vietnam in 1970. He was a master with the .357, which was their duty gun at the time. I still cherish, shoot, and EDC carry his police S&W 13-2 that he left to me to this day.
Gunblue and Paul are the only two gun subscriptions I have, the Godfather of guns and the Gandfather of guns. The others are pretty much clowns and wannabes in my opinion.
Funny you mentioned these two icons. I've thought many times on what a great collaboration video they could provide. Anyone care to wager a guess at the view and "like" numbers that video would generate?
@@craigbenz4835 thanks for the suggestion, I watched some of his LE Qualification course vids and I like his personality, if there's one thing that turns me off immediately is arrogance or the tough guy act. In my experience, tough guys don't have to act tough.
GunBlue is not kidding; I used to shoot in a league and if you practice double action a few weeks for 1/2 hour or so, you will be amazed at how you can get the sights to stop jumping around as you pull threw the double action.
When I was young I used to use a revolver for work back in the "dump pouch days :) " I had an exercise that I used on in which I would place a penny on the frame just ahead of the rear sight (making sure the revolver was unloaded first !!) Then practice drawing the trigger straight back while keeping the gun on target without tipping the penny off. I used to be fairly proficient with a revolver and I think this exercise helped . Worked with model 10s, 19s, security 6s, GP 100s etc.
These video's should be considered National Treasures. They hand down many bits of information derived from years of study, helping us Americans maximize our gun experiences, fun and safety. After years learning about guns, I am always pleasantly surprised how much I don't know regardless of how seemigly simple the topic of particular video is. "The older I get, the smarter my father seems to get." quote comes to mind after I watch GB video's I'm reminded of the profound Mark Twain quote "I was astonished at how much he had learned in seven years."--Mark Twain. ... Thanks Again GunBlue.
What great timing sir! I was shooting a nice .357 S&W revolver with my dad this morning (quality quarantine time). I discussed how I needed to study the technique of shooting double action! Blessings from Texas to you and yours during these trying times my friend!
I was amazed at how still that revolver stayed when GunBlue demonstrated the trigger pull. Watching closely, the only wobble I perceived came from his arm, not from the trigger pull. That's how you know GunBlue truly knows what he is talking about!
@@markr5132 in real life self defense, it's very likely you will have one hand to use. That's why I practice it, and don't carry something silly like 44 magnum that I can't control.
I was trained to shoot a revolver in the Wisconsin State Patrol Academy in 1987. Although at the time I thought my training was very good, I was not trained in the different trigger pull and thumb grip, (single vs double action), that you have presented here. As my police career evolved, I ended up with a Glock 19, I even became a firearms instructor. This was the best revolver training presentation I have seen. I really enjoy your videos. You have a tremendous amount of knowledge, thank you for sharing it.
Made even worse by the fact that when the mic picks up that "snap", it seems to almost mute his voice. Making the dry-firing almost the ONLY thing you can hear.
maybe it was said along time ago when the hammer had the fir pin attached to it. My model 64 has one but it is removable..... That helps solve that. lol. Most handguns do not have the pin attached to the hammer anymore. That saying is old and no good. Maybe in the 60's it was relevant.
whitewater rafting (rowing) and revolver trigger pull. sweet! guess what I am doing now with my sp101? cool instructions to practice. I was watching reloading powder choices and wondering how I got here. I subscribed because of so much cool information from a gifted teacher! Thanks!
I subscribe to many You Tub gun friendly sites. You are my favorite by far and I look forward to each new video you put out. Thank you from a real fan. Mike T from NJ
This is my favorite time of year - the smell that permeates the air, of the melting snow, conifers and the feel of new life imminent. You and Benny stay well, and God Bless. Fantastic and informative as always.
Always enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.Good to be outside and so,glad to hear Bennie is doing so well. Proof that God loves you in a very special way. Take care and always look forward to your videos. Hope you and your family stays safe and happy.👍🐶🇺🇸
My wife Carrie's a S&W 15 - 2. Always practives double action. Her form and accuracy amazes everyone that sees her shoot. Incredible, I couldn't be prouder. 🙂🙂🙂
It is always so good to hear from you those who know what they are talking about, AND know how to transmit their brutal knowledge to ignorants, as myself. I like guns, and where I live I hardly could own a legal firearm. And even if I did, it would be my disgrace if I had to use it in self defense of me, my family, and my property. Here things are upside down 😢😢😢. I do not have any real gun though. Yet I will die liking guns. No matter what. Thanks for this class, Sir! ❤
Excellent video. I’ve carried a Sig p220 since i came on the job. I still see tremendous value in a double action trigger in a duty handgun. Thank you for posting.
Thanks, I really like your personality and your manner of instruction. As kids our our first handgun lessons were on a da revolver and we had to master it before we could move on to the coveted 1911. It was frustrating but ever since then every trigger I meet is my friend. I trained my daughters up the same way.
So glad you covered the isosceles. Can’t tell you how many ppl practice just like that and are done. Never mind just shooting with one hand it’s very seldom I see ppl practicing shooting with their weak hand, kudos to them. Keep them coming GB you are very knowledgeable. God bless your for family.
IMO the only time a DA is used SA is to sight in adjustable sights from a pistol rest or bullseye shooting. Self defense DA is the only way to go. I imagine the trigger is attached to the front sight and I'm trying to pull the front sight thru the rear sight. Never had a click I just trained myself on how to stage my trigger.
I always love watching your videos. Even after serving in the USMC and shooting for the last 37 years, I find I always learn something new from you. And it's great to see you healthy and happy.
In our practice we would ask the shooter to call his shots. Ok, you shot ... tell me where the bullet hit the target. It forces you to look and relax to see the shot, exactly where the sights were as you fired on the target. Also I like the weaver stance but use it straight on to the target, not turning my body at a angle. The weaver stance is a better stance with hard kicking guns. The isosceles stance is great for lighter kicking guns but that stance will destroy your arms over time shooting Magnums because you're so rigid. In a life and death situation would you raise your gun all the way up to shoot or risk a hip shot? Neither stance works in real life if the attacker is very close and the hip shot makes sense but how many people practice it? The master of the hip shot was Bob Munden, maybe the fastest hip shooter ever and he's was shooting a single action revolver! Please look him up on UA-cam and be amazed at this incredible individual. He's able to shoot his gun in less than half a tenth of a second. Do look up his name and super human to see him on TV as a Super Human, which he certainly is. As always, thanks for all your videos GunBlue490.
Re: Double action trigger control. I’ve been a fan for quite a while, have watched many of your videos, and usually I am in complete agreement. “Howsomever”- Back in the glory days of the wheel gun, I was a member of the largest sheriff’s department in the world. Their issue gun was the S&W model 15 (I think that was the number) Combat Masterpiece. The way they taught us to shoot double-action was exactly the way you described as a defect. One learned to lock up the cylinder in the heavier first part of the double action pull,steady the gun, then complete the final squeeze, which was similar to single action. With practice, you could do that all day long. So, they must’ve had thousands of defective guns, huh? Unfortunately, for me, that didn’t work, as I favored the Colt; and you can’t do that with the Colt.
Great video……..but……..I agree. Being able to “stage” a double action trigger, like I can easily and effortlessly do with my GP100, does not mean the gun is defective. Far from it. It gives me three options, single double, and “staged” double, which comes in handy from time to time…
Thanks for another great video. I’ve been shooting DA exclusively the past few trips to the range using your suggestions and I’m getting better. Blessings sir.
New subscriber here... You are SUCH an excellent instructor! Been binge watching your vids. What a blessing that you've documented all of your knowledge. Have you written any books? Additionally, you have a great vocabulary, which, I really enjoy and appreciate. Wishing you and your family (and your doggie) good health!
You are the "Bob Ross" of firearms. Calming, yet motivating me to be better at something that I'll never be as good at as you are. Good job as always and be safe in these difficult times Sir. God bless.
It’s comforting to see this, knowing you’re OK. God bless!
I've been a revolver shooter for years, and this was an excellent refresher. Your video presentations are first rate. We are all so lucky to have you as a resource!
I learned to “stage” the trigger shooting the SW CS1 with US Customs in the late 80s. I came to appreciate that subtle click right before it went off. With my snubby 642 today I can still hit a 1x1’ steel plate continually at 100’.
Damn. Imagine what you could do with a 6" bbl...
Thank you sir! For your service and your great videos. Way down here in Ft. Polk , La. Country.
I have fond memories of Ft. Polk.
@@GunBlue490 Wow! ---- You are the first man that I have ever heard/read the words "fond memories" and Fort Polk, La. in the same sentence. 🙃 Most guys hate that place. How did a New Englander handle that swamp heat and humidity and nasty critters down in Cajon land? {btw - Good video!}
"God's studio"
Love it, using that.
Brilliantly explained, love the analogies and the cadence of speech. Your educational experience is clear to see.
I'm a DA/SA pistol guy and the information here is highly applicable to those platforms also.
Pull, pull, pull. You did well number 41.
Good movie.
What's the title?
I am sure I'm speaking for many of your friends and followers in wishing you are your family a Happy Easter! It's times like these when we "count our blessings" and thank the lord that we have fellow Americans that help us along the way in being better people, better protectors of or family etc... so thank you for the big part you play in spreading your fact based information that helps us in so many ways! p.s. Give Benny a big hug and an extra table scrap for us!!
I have watched this several times and it's just outstanding. Thank you!
First time shooting any kind of handgun, It was the M-1911a1, .45-acp. when I started shooting revolvers that double action was a booger bear. The 1911 is a SAO gun. Had to rethink every technique I knew when shooting DA-SA guns. And a revolver always resets in a double action mode. It's been a long process. But, I am enjoying the journey.
Great lesson. Very well described. The rowing analogy is particularly helpful.
That was an excellent overview. I especially appreciate you describing the different triggers S&W has fielded over the years. I remember when I bought my Model 19 back in the 1980s that it came with a wide grooved "target" trigger and "target" hammer (wide spur). I had my gunsmith replace both parts with a narrow smooth trigger and standard hammer (narrow spur). He also polished the action to make it silky smooth, but still reliable. To this day it remains my favorite revolver to shoot, and the one I use to judge the action of all other revolvers.
While I start all students out shooting single action, I advance them to double action once they have mastered the fundamentals. I emphasize the same points you made, but add one more. If you have already discharged one or more rounds, thumb cocking a revolver potentially places you at a tactical disadvantage if you don't subsequently fire it because you won't be able to use that live round without cycling past the discharged rounds. This means if you have fired two shots, then cock and subsequently uncock the hammer, you only have three immediate shots left instead of four when using a typical six round revolver.
I have not tried teaching single hand or weak hand shooting with introductory training. Do you recommend using this technique at the start of any training, or reserving it until later in the course?
My firearms course consisted of three full weeks. The first day was classroom introduction to firearms, and the opportunity to see and handle all manner of guns, which was for most their first experience. The second day was devoted to safety, gun care, conduct, and other principles. The third day was an in-depth classroom presentation on the single action precision shooting techniques that I covered in my recent series. We then retired to the range and they spent two hours, paired together with a buddy, with dry fire exercises in single action precision shooting with S&W 22LR Combat Masterpiece revolvers. When I determined that they were on track, we commenced live fire with those guns, finishing up the first week. Lots of ball and dummy practice was done with their partner facing them, learning to assess faults and coach their buddy. The follow week was a return to the line, shooting without a buddy. If they were ready, we assigned their issued 38s to them after lunch, and we returned to buddy shooting for the remainder of the day with target wadcutters on bullseye targets at 50 feet. Usually, they were ready by Wednesday to advance to double action on silhouettes, upon which I gave them this same instruction. They spent at least 2 hours dry firing before loading up. After that, they simply spent hundreds of rounds in daily practice, and did lots of stress firing, where they sprinted up an down three flights of stairs in full gear and ballistic vests, immediately preceding a full qualification course, shooting 7, 15 & 25 yards PPC.
At the end of 3 weeks, all had advanced to very strong shooting in all levels of NRA competitive scoring, and were ready for the State Academy. Of course, those they joined had not yet begun shooting, and so, it was a cake walk with all trophies being awarded to my people.
Thank you for all your valuable insight. You have helped me a lot!
Big thanks, you have answered so many questions, every video has quality information.
Glad you and Benny are doing well. Very good information, all my Military training was with 1911 or M9. I have recently developed a Revolve love. Thanks again, I'll apply the finger placement.
Stay safe.
Thank you Sir. Very helpful.
I finished binging your series on precision handgun shooting and just got to try out your techniques with dry-fire. I immediately noticed a big difference in my stability while practicing. Everything feels much more solid and steady yet at the same time, more relaxed. I can't wait to try your lessons out on the range.
Well done video! A lot of experience and expertise in the presenter!
So glad I just found you. I learnt so much. Thank you. Now in to watch your other videos
Love to you and Bennie. God bless.
Excellent Presentation!
Awesome video! And very timely. I am just learning how to shoot my first wheel gun! LOL
Thank you for your service and sharing your knowledge
Excellent video! Thank you for the information.
I love your talking and of course the guns. But I got amazed with your words of "God studio"!!! 😮😮❤Very well picked!!
Very helpful, thank you!
Glad you guys are doing well ! Very informative video ! Stay safe and God Bless !
Thanks mate, prayers to you and Benny from Australia.
God bless Mr & Mrs GunBlue and Benny too!
I took apart my S&W M 15-2 a year ago and put it away. I then purchased a M 65-8. Thinking the stainless frame would be much easier for me to clean. It is very gritty. I took it apart this week and am getting it cleaned up. It was fairly nasty on the inside. I am looking forward to practicing with it soon. I have plenty of target loads available for this bobbed hammer S&W.
Thank you Grand Dad love you
How’s that model 19 treating you? I see you replaced the grips. Thanks for what you do sir.
It's a wonderful shooting gun. These grips offer better control, though the original ones are certainly better looking.
Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge! It is really appreciated out here.
Great points on safe gun control
Great information, well presented. Thank you!
But the weaver position allows you to move on your feet. More natural to move.
Great info as usual...
What grips model are on your revolver ?0:50
That’s a newer Model 19, yes? What kind of holster do you carry it in?
Bianchi, but it unfortunately didn't fit correctly. The new Model 19 is a 1/4 inch longer, so it required lots of steaming and stretching.
Question, for a semi auto pistol dao or sao ( not revolver) , is it safe as some say ( on internet) to shoot until one round is left in the chamber, slide not locked back, then re insert a fully loaded magazine so that there is always a hot round in the chamber. Wonder how you trained professionals/police?
"Hot" loading, is the method to which you refer. I did train our officers in the technique, and especially with the shotgun. It is recommended for lulls in a combat situation, but not however for an active event, because the resistance of a closed breech in a hurried moment can prevent proper magazine retention, failure to feed, and possible loss if it falls out. Magazines load with best efficiency under an open breech or bolt, and when done by the properly trained, it's very swiftly accomplished. Nobody has more experience in combat than the military, and they train to load when you're empty.
@@GunBlue490 thanks, cleared up this issue for me. I appreciate it, give a few pats to Benny for me. God Bless! Stay well.
I've shot revolvers for over 30 years. Certified expert marksman with 2" model 15 in the AF and just learned alot from you. Keep up dispensing your knowledge! And thank you!
Out of curiosity, what does/did pistol qualification look like?
@@mauer594 I found your question 11 months late, but I'll answer anyway. Most advanced departments began formal revolver training during the 1970s, some a bit earlier. The vast majority used what was known as the 25 yard standardized PPC, Practical Pistol Course developed by the NRA, though some added 50 yard stages of fire, especially in formal competition.
All firing was done double action from the secured, snapped holster, typically over a 60 round course, with stages at 7, 15, and 25, or 50 yards. At the 7 yard line, shooters on line drew when the target turned toward them, or at the blast of a whistle, firing six, reloading, then another six, all in 20 seconds. The sequence was repeated at the 15 yard line, in 30 seconds. At the 25 yard line, shooters fired with the strong hand from behind a barricade, then from the weak hand, opposite barricade, then kneeling, then prone. Departments with NRA certified police firearms instructors could obtain NRA sanctioned rankings and badges for Marksmen, Sharpshooter, Expert, and Distinguished Expert. In order to obtain and wear the Distinguished Expert badge, the shooter was required to fire three nearly perfect scores out of a possible 600 for official record on an NRA silhouette, witnessed and attested to by the NRA instructor.
Most departments gradually moved away from the PPC course as various other "Hogans Alley" style courses were developed in the latter 80s and 90s, involving running and shooter movement, and challenging "Shoot, Don't Shoot" exercises. Other scenarios were developed for auto pistols involving dummy rounds for gun stoppage correction. The history of police firearms training development was very involved, to provide officers with the finest skills.
@@GunBlue490 is it ok to use hair clipper oil to oil my revolver
@@GunBlue490 My dad joined the police after Vietnam in 1970. He was a master with the .357, which was their duty gun at the time. I still cherish, shoot, and EDC carry his police S&W 13-2 that he left to me to this day.
You and Paul Harrell must be related. Great content!!!
Gunblue and Paul are the only two gun subscriptions I have, the Godfather of guns and the Gandfather of guns. The others are pretty much clowns and wannabes in my opinion.
Funny you mentioned these two icons. I've thought many times on what a great collaboration video they could provide.
Anyone care to wager a guess at the view and "like" numbers that video would generate?
Totally agree.
@@thetoecutter13 : I've added a third into the mix. HRFunk He is as good as these two.
@@craigbenz4835 thanks for the suggestion, I watched some of his LE Qualification course vids and I like his personality, if there's one thing that turns me off immediately is arrogance or the tough guy act. In my experience, tough guys don't have to act tough.
GunBlue is not kidding; I used to shoot in a league and if you practice double action a few weeks for 1/2 hour or so, you will be amazed at how you can get the sights to stop jumping around as you pull threw the double action.
When I was young I used to use a revolver for work back in the "dump pouch days :) " I had an exercise that I used on in which I would place a penny on the frame just ahead of the rear sight (making sure the revolver was unloaded first !!) Then practice drawing the trigger straight back while keeping the gun on target without tipping the penny off. I used to be fairly proficient with a revolver and I think this exercise helped . Worked with model 10s, 19s, security 6s, GP 100s etc.
These video's should be considered National Treasures. They hand down many bits of information derived from years of study, helping us Americans maximize our gun experiences, fun and safety. After years learning about guns, I am always pleasantly surprised how much I don't know regardless of how seemigly simple the topic of particular video is. "The older I get, the smarter my father seems to get." quote comes to mind after I watch GB video's I'm reminded of the profound Mark Twain quote "I was astonished at how much he had learned in seven years."--Mark Twain. ... Thanks Again GunBlue.
I was just going to write that this man is a national treasure. I couldn't agree with your comments more.
Agreed. I just discovered this channel, and am very glad I did.
Completely agree ! This man is a master and the information he chose to share is priceless love his videos
What great timing sir! I was shooting a nice .357 S&W revolver with my dad this morning (quality quarantine time). I discussed how I needed to study the technique of shooting double action!
Blessings from Texas to you and yours during these trying times my friend!
I love listening to and learning from the Masters.
About to purchase my first. Very much appreciate this video as always. A man I can trust.
I was amazed at how still that revolver stayed when GunBlue demonstrated the trigger pull. Watching closely, the only wobble I perceived came from his arm, not from the trigger pull. That's how you know GunBlue truly knows what he is talking about!
And he does it one handed! Maybe not impressive until you try yourself and get big time humbled!
@@markr5132 in real life self defense, it's very likely you will have one hand to use. That's why I practice it, and don't carry something silly like 44 magnum that I can't control.
Recoil will make it jump a little he didn't mention that
@@craigfinley2507the gun moving after the bullet has left the barrel is not important to accuracy
I was trained to shoot a revolver in the Wisconsin State Patrol Academy in 1987. Although at the time I thought my training was very good, I was not trained in the different trigger pull and thumb grip, (single vs double action), that you have presented here. As my police career evolved, I ended up with a Glock 19, I even became a firearms instructor. This was the best revolver training presentation I have seen. I really enjoy your videos. You have a tremendous amount of knowledge, thank you for sharing it.
I learnt a couple of things even after 30 years of shooting. Thanks from France 🙏🏼
France, the land of excellent Manurhin revolvers
I'm sure the anti dry fire guys are having high anxiety watching this video. Lol.. Thank you for another great learning experience 👍
Made even worse by the fact that when the mic picks up that "snap", it seems to almost mute his voice. Making the dry-firing almost the ONLY thing you can hear.
No hammer nose on it tho
maybe it was said along time ago when the hammer had the fir pin attached to it. My model 64 has one but it is removable..... That helps solve that. lol. Most handguns do not have the pin attached to the hammer anymore. That saying is old and no good. Maybe in the 60's it was relevant.
@@deadpresident78 That would be the beek.. and your correct, they are no longer attached to the hammer.
Dummy rounds, or dry fire is ok? Wouldn't want to damage my expensive gun. New Ruger gp100.
Sounds like you interrupted yourself when you were about to talk about dry firing drills. Please make a separate videos dedicated to these drills!
whitewater rafting (rowing) and revolver trigger pull. sweet!
guess what I am doing now with my sp101? cool instructions to practice.
I was watching reloading powder choices and wondering how I got here.
I subscribed because of so much cool information from a gifted teacher!
Thanks!
One of the best instructional videos I have seen. Very easy to understand.
Best gun channel on UA-cam
Thanks for this great Video! Greetings to you, your family and Benny! Stay healthy! God bless you!
I love your presentation. I am retired instructor from the age that you are . We can still keep people safe.
I subscribe to many You Tub gun friendly sites. You are my favorite by far and I look forward to each new video you put out. Thank you from a real fan. Mike T from NJ
And may God bless and watch over you, family, and of course Benny.
Thank you for another informative video sir. Your work here is greatly appreciated.
This is my favorite time of year - the smell that permeates the air, of the melting snow, conifers and the feel of new life imminent. You and Benny stay well, and God Bless. Fantastic and informative as always.
As always, great information, no "smaltz", no dumb music, just great info. Thanks Captain.
Always enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.Good to be outside and so,glad to hear Bennie is doing so well. Proof that God loves you in a very special way. Take care and always look forward to your videos. Hope you and your family stays safe and happy.👍🐶🇺🇸
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. God bless 🙏
New subscriber, I enjoy your videos and wisdom. Now I've got another favorite UA-cam shooting channel! Great teacher.
My wife Carrie's a S&W 15 - 2. Always practives double action. Her form and accuracy amazes everyone that sees her shoot. Incredible, I couldn't be prouder. 🙂🙂🙂
Just love your teaching...the best on youtube! God bless
So much good info in this presentation. Thank you!
Thanks blue. Hope you and yours and very much Benny are healthy and stay healthy in these trying times. God bless
Excellent discussion. BTW, what grips are those on your Model 19? I might like to put a pair on my Model 66.
4:38 The barrel doesn't move a bit he pulls the trigger! Maybe it waivers a smidge when he releases it but not the twice he pulls it.
An analogy to "Ben Hur"? I love it! Excellent instruction!
It is always so good to hear from you those who know what they are talking about, AND know how to transmit their brutal knowledge to ignorants, as myself. I like guns, and where I live I hardly could own a legal firearm. And even if I did, it would be my disgrace if I had to use it in self defense of me, my family, and my property. Here things are upside down 😢😢😢. I do not have any real gun though. Yet I will die liking guns. No matter what. Thanks for this class, Sir! ❤
Excellent video. I’ve carried a Sig p220 since i came on the job. I still see tremendous value in a double action trigger in a duty handgun. Thank you for posting.
Thanks, I really like your personality and your manner of instruction. As kids our our first handgun lessons were on a da revolver and we had to master it before we could move on to the coveted 1911. It was frustrating but ever since then every trigger I meet is my friend. I trained my daughters up the same way.
Well I have some things to work on!! That gun didn’t move!! Very impressive and nicely done!!!
Thank you sir and god bless you for sharing with us your years of experience!
Brilliant. This is the best gun video I've watched. Thank you.
I am grateful for someone so experienced sharing your knowledge. It’s priceless.
God bless you and Benny
I'll be trying this with my cap gun. Unloaded, of course. Mum won't let me have caps.😂
So glad you covered the isosceles. Can’t tell you how many ppl practice just like that and are done. Never mind just shooting with one hand it’s very seldom I see ppl practicing shooting with their weak hand, kudos to them. Keep them coming GB you are very knowledgeable. God bless your for family.
IMO the only time a DA is used SA is to sight in adjustable sights from a pistol rest or bullseye shooting. Self defense DA is the only way to go. I imagine the trigger is attached to the front sight and I'm trying to pull the front sight thru the rear sight. Never had a click I just trained myself on how to stage my trigger.
I always love watching your videos. Even after serving in the USMC and shooting for the last 37 years, I find I always learn something new from you. And it's great to see you healthy and happy.
In our practice we would ask the shooter to call his shots. Ok, you shot ... tell me where the bullet hit the target. It forces you to look and relax to see the shot, exactly where the sights were as you fired on the target. Also I like the weaver stance but use it straight on to the target, not turning my body at a angle. The weaver stance is a better stance with hard kicking guns. The isosceles stance is great for lighter kicking guns but that stance will destroy your arms over time shooting Magnums because you're so rigid. In a life and death situation would you raise your gun all the way up to shoot or risk a hip shot? Neither stance works in real life if the attacker is very close and the hip shot makes sense but how many people practice it? The master of the hip shot was Bob Munden, maybe the fastest hip shooter ever and he's was shooting a single action revolver! Please look him up on UA-cam and be amazed at this incredible individual. He's able to shoot his gun in less than half a tenth of a second. Do look up his name and super human to see him on TV as a Super Human, which he certainly is. As always, thanks for all your videos GunBlue490.
Thank you, I appreciate that you pass along this information .
Thank you Mr. gun blue, for sharing your gun knowledge with the gun community. KUDOS TO YOU SIR.Very informative and helpful.
Thank you great information. Stay safe!
Re: Double action trigger control.
I’ve been a fan for quite a while, have watched many of your videos, and usually I am in complete agreement. “Howsomever”-
Back in the glory days of the wheel gun, I was a member of the largest sheriff’s department in the world. Their issue gun was the S&W model 15 (I think that was the number) Combat Masterpiece. The way they taught us to shoot double-action was exactly the way you described as a defect. One learned to lock up the cylinder in the heavier first part of the double action pull,steady the gun, then complete the final squeeze, which was similar to single action. With practice, you could do that all day long. So, they must’ve had thousands of defective guns, huh?
Unfortunately, for me, that didn’t work, as I favored the Colt; and you can’t do that with the Colt.
Great video……..but……..I agree. Being able to “stage” a double action trigger, like I can easily and effortlessly do with my GP100, does not mean the gun is defective. Far from it. It gives me three options, single double, and “staged” double, which comes in handy from time to time…
Stay safe
Best explanation of trigger pull I’ve ever seen. Thanks
Thank you. Glad Benny is doing good.
Thanks for another great video. I’ve been shooting DA exclusively the past few trips to the range using your suggestions and I’m getting better. Blessings sir.
God bless you gunblue
Thanks for the good tips; revolvers are still my favorite handguns for recreational shooting. Glad to hear Benny is enjoying the outdoors with you.
DBL OR SGL: THE FINGERNEVER LEAVES THE TRIGGER!!
Fascinating instruction. Thank you!
New subscriber here... You are SUCH an excellent instructor! Been binge watching your vids. What a blessing that you've documented all of your knowledge. Have you written any books? Additionally, you have a great vocabulary, which, I really enjoy and appreciate. Wishing you and your family (and your doggie) good health!
You are the "Bob Ross" of firearms.
Calming, yet motivating me to be better at something that I'll never be as good at as you are.
Good job as always and be safe in these difficult times Sir.
God bless.
Eating this stuff up, thank you!
Thank you sir. This is my treasure